Howard Products Restor-A-Finish, Wood Stain to Restore a Finish for Wood Surfaces, Golden Oak, 16 Fl Oz, Pack of 1

This is an awesome product. The kitchen cabinets look brand new!!

Easy to use.

Overall I think its a good product. I did have some issues getting it to cover a few light spots on a table top which I will need to buy regular stain and try to get it covered. On a scale of one to ten I would give it an 8 for coverage. It cleans up easy and besides the few spots on the tabletop it brought most of it back to life again. Good price over buying stain and less work to complete.

There are very few products that deliver exactly what the description or ad says. But this is one of those products. We have a 20 year old golden oak coffee table that was not waterproof finished and over the years showed wear, scratches and lots of white water spots or drink spots. I bought the Howard Restor-a-finish thinking what the heck I might try it and i’monly out $10 if it doesn’t work and I toss the table or have strip the whole thing. Amazing one wipe and the spots and uneven color was gone instantly. Now I thought too good to be true and as soon as the surface dries the spots will be back, but I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. The table looks like new and a keeper. Totally surprised this stuff really works. One caution to read the instructions and warnings carefully. I left the table outside for many hours and put the table in a bathroom with the exhaust fan until the fumes evaporated completely.

It works better than expected using less product per application. The only thing I didn’t anticipate, and isn’t a really issue is on any part of the wood where the scuff is quite deep, exposing wood fibers, it does tend to concentrate the color making the application look darker, but as for superficial scuffs, they virtually disappear immediately.

(Golden Oak color) Highly recommend this product! It shined up and restored some 2004 cabinets that have seen better days. They look 10x better now. The cabinets before applying looked so dry!!! Now they look like they had a rejuvenating day at the spa. Affordable and effective!

I've been a hobby refinisher of old (some actually antique) furniture for many years. I had mostly used three techniques: (1) strip/stain/varnish, or (2) soften/clean the old finish with a product like Formby's, or (3) fill, sand, and paint. Restore-A-Finish added a fourth option. You just wipe it on over the old finish. It doesn't strip it or soften it or cover it; it blends with the old finish, evening out splotches, white rings, and even scratches. I've been truly amazed more than once at how easy it is to work with and how well it works. It is now my first choice technique. In fact, my garage sale scrounging is now mostly focused on finding pieces that look like they will come back to life nicely with Restor-A-Finish. So far, I have four of the nine colors. It goes a long way, but I'm on m second can of Golden Oak. It's great stuff!

It did give the furniture a nice shine ! Other than that I was disappointed 😔

I was a little leary if this would work, because I have used other products and it left a white residue on top of the varnish layer. But I tried it today and it was easy to rub on and rub off, and the table looks wonderful again! Would definitely recommend.

The Howard Restor-A-Finish in Golden Oak is one of those products that genuinely exceeds expectations. I used it on an oak side table that had definitely seen better days. The finish was worn, areas had become sun bleached, and overall the table looked tired and a little sorry for itself. After applying just a single coat, the transformation was remarkable. The colour was revived, the faded areas blended in much better, and the table looked almost as if it had been completely refinished. What had been a piece of furniture I was considering replacing now looks like new again. What impressed me most was how quick and easy the process was. There was no need for sanding or refinishing—just a straightforward application that delivered immediate results. The Golden Oak shade matched the existing finish very well and restored the richness and character of the wood without making it look artificial. Pros: Incredible improvement with minimal effort Revives faded and sun-bleached finishes Restores colour and appearance quickly Easy to apply Saved me from having to refinish the table Excellent value for money Golden Oak colour worked perfectly on my oak furniture Cons: Results will depend on the condition of the furniture Not a substitute for repairing deep damage or structural issues Gloves are recommended during application Overall I was genuinely amazed by the results. My worn, faded oak side table went from looking tired and neglected to looking almost brand new after just one coat. If you have wooden furniture that's looking a little worse for wear, this product is well worth trying before considering a full refinishing job. Highly recommended.

Me sorprendió gratamente el resultado, lo aplique en unos muebles de madera que el acabado estaba bastante bien sin raspones pero se veían algo sucios un poco descolorido y como que el dueño anterior quiso barnizarlos en algunas una zona sin el cuidado adecuado y sin terminar. Al aplicar este producto se restauro completamente el brillo, se le desprendió el barniz sobrepuesto quedando el acabado original, se le quito lo cenizo y los muebles quedaron como nuevos. El acabado no es aceitoso y no colecta polvo. excelente producto.

excellent

Plenty of similar products are in market.But I purchased RAF its a good product and reasonable price no smell just like a oil.Easy to use.surface carefull entire finish clean the whole piece you must remove all dirt .